Hooper Family Faces $1500 Medical Bill After Benny Rescue
On Long Island Benny Hooper, 6, was saved from a well shaft after 24 hours of frantic rescue. His parents Benjamin Hooper and Florence Hooper describe financial distress from the bill, while Dr. Kris and NBC appearances spark debate over publicity and possible settlement through mediation. Local rumors about profiteering and snootiness are denied by the family. Benny’s rescue drew regional attention and calls for a voluntary payment resolution.
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Civil rights bill faces two potential Senate filibusters
The Senate calendar for the civil rights bill risks two prospective filibusters one on taking up the measure and one on passage. Breaking a filibuster requires 64 votes, but past efforts failed. Knowland aims for action before adjournment, yet the bill will remain on the calendar at the January session start if stalled.
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Archaeologist Case Hinges on Intent Over Egyptian Relic Exports
At Cairo International Airport a police inquiry focuses on whether the archaeologist acted with criminal intent or ignorance of Egypts license rule for exporting artifacts. U S Consul Larry Roeder observed the questioning as Moses faced police scrutiny amid local newspaper reports of American team discoveries.
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Tax revenue centralization in state government compared
About 85 percent of revenues from taxes are dedicated. Tax collections are highly centralized with 75.9 percent of all state taxes collected by the state government, a level exceeded only by New Mexico in centralization.
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Committee Named Site Picked For Research Plant
A committee including Mayo Ailes, Winston Stokes and Charles Lawrence with Mineral Board members will meet to plan state oil and land issues. A half million dollar Olin Mathieson Research Center was chosen for West Monroe near the paper mill with 12500 square feet to house extensive pulp and paper research. Construction should start in two months with Dr D C Lea overseeing work.
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Lake Charles
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C. J. Bonnecarrere
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West Monroe
D. C. Lea
Forest Products
Et Monroe
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Lea
Blalock and Taussig Linked Author Leads Normal Life
Two divers suffered head injuries yesterday afternoon during a diving incident at the Swayze Natatorium. They were taken to St. Francis Hospital. Victims include Robert Whitten, 17, of 3200 Polk Street and Mrs. James A. Neil, 25, of 2008 Frances Street.
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Monroe platoon sworn in at Shreveport courthouse square
Brig. Gen. George W. Trousdale swore in a special Monroe platoon yesterday in Shreveport. Recruits chosen by Sgt. Mike Frost and Wayne M. Nordman represent Ouachita Jackson Franklin Union Lincoln Morehouse and Richland parishes. The unit left for Ft. Chaffee Arkansas for basic training. Commander Earl and family arrived in Monroe for a visit with Earl’s parents and his sister. Earl, recently detached from USS Saratoga, will soon command a helicopter and submarine unit 4 in San Diego. A West Monroe golf clinic at Highland Country Club tomorrow offers free instruction led by James Aulds.
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Tornado Strikes Fargo Nation’s 40 000 Strong Red River Valley
Hundreds of residents saw the funnel approach and fled the city as warnings blared. The tornado hit Fargo at about 7 40 p m causing many homes cars and trucks to be destroyed or damaged. Mayor Hershel Lashkowitz estimated damage in the millions and the governor ordered 200 National Guard troops to the scene from Devils Lake.
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UN condemns North Korean arms buildup under armistice terms
The UN asserts North Korea is violating the 1953 armistice by expanding its military strength. It warns there is no law obligating UN Command to stay unarmed, while the Communists advance, a flagrant breach read by Maj. Gen. Homer L. Litzenberg of the UN military armistice commission.
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Wolf Pack Roadblocks on Highways Aimed at Weekend Safety
Velasco deploys three patrolmen patrolling 20 mile stretches from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekends while adding morning roadblocks on holidays for psychological preparation. The State Highway Commission supplied the extra officers and Tucson papers explained the program in regular features.
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Last Rites Sat For Taylor 76 in St. Joseph
John Arthur Taylor 76 of St. Joseph died in Oklahoma City and will have graveside services Saturday at Natchez Mississippi cemetery at 10 30 a m Officiant Rev Albert R Marshall rector of Christ Church St Joseph He was a retired sales manager of the Chase Bag Company Mason Knights Templar and Episcopal Church member Funeral services were held Wednesday in Oklahoma City Survivors include his widow a son and four grandchildren Pallbearers named Phillip Watson Bert Berry Newton Wilds Dr Joseph Whittaker C J Toler Ben Chase Jr W W Burnside Albert Bondurant
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Bert Berry
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W. W. Burnside
Albert Bondurant
Monroe Radio Control Air Derby Draws Entrants
Monroe prepares its first Radio Control Air Derby at Selmar Field Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with prizes over 200 dollars. About 40 entries arrive from Alexandria Shreveport Lake Charles New Orleans Little Rock and Longview. Max Riley leads the aviation committee to line up judges from Southern Airways and the Derby chairman coordinates. Contestants must hold licenses from the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the FCC.
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Nancy Hammond Dies In Mobile
Nancy M. Hammond longtime Monroe resident died in Mobile Alabama early today. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 30 p m at New Chapel Hill Church with Rev H E Cook officiating. Interment follows at McCormick Cemetery with Mulhearn in charge. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Oliver Waltman and Mrs Sidney Donald both of Mobile. two brothers John and Oliver Love. a sister Mrs Beatrice Cole all of Marion Louisiana.
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Ouachita Cancer Society Reelects Petty as Unit President
Mrs. R. Fred Petty was reelected president of the Ouachita Parish unit of the American Cancer Society at the Petty residence. Officers Frank Gordon and Robert Cowden were reelected secretary and treasurer, Irving Liebowitz named vice president. Education chair C. K. Crandall reported 14 educational films shown to about 500 people in the year’s first three quarters.
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